![]() It’s like you're giving permission for others to be more of their authentic selves by being more outlandish yourself. It makes people smile and they love to comment ‘great suit mate!’. ![]() Whenever I wear this suit in public I always get attention. Just like if you saw a purple cow in a field of black and white ones.Ĭan you imagine seeing a guy in an orange Hawaiian suit at a conference? He says that the key to success is to find a way to stand out. I was inspired by Seth Godin’s book ‘Purple Cow’. I am way more colourful than this.Īfter peeling back the layers of fear - I realised the answer was simple. Looking at other personal branded websites there was a level of manila that just wasn’t me. With different target audiences across individuals, startup founders and corporates, it made me question how I relate to each and be consistent? Dressing to the customer, to please others and blend in. Throughout my life, I have been a chameleon. Putting yourself out there can feel daunting. Honing your own website and personal brand is probably the toughest project you will work on. I was naturally vibing more with the photos of me in the orange suit and not surprisingly the photos looked much better.īut I had that sinking feeling - what will people think? A guy barefoot wearing an orange Hawaiian suit - will someone take me seriously? I really noticed how much what you wear impacts how you feel and are able to express yourself.Īs I worked on my personal branded website I browsed over the images. ![]() I was poised ready to step up into the truest expression of me. I felt free, alive, a glow shining from inside me. ![]() When I wore the orange suit my smile naturally emanated from me. I wore a fake smile and I felt a tightness in my chest. Like I was retracting into my old self - holding myself back to fit in. When I wore the blue suit I felt restrained, even a bit sad. A stylish blue business suit and my orange Hawaiian party suit. ![]()
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